Datalogic, a producer of bar code readers, mobile computers, sensors, vision systems and laser marking equipment, announced a new series of vision processors featuring Intel CPUs and chipsets, and multiple PoE camera ports.
Datalogic launched three different MX-E vision processors. Each of the MX-E series vision processors allow for independent analysis and data collection from multiple cameras simultaneously. The vision processors feature power over Ethernet (PoE) camera ports that allow for a wide coverage space. Cameras can be positioned up to 100 meters away from the vision processor and don’t need an independent power source, so they can be positioned almost anywhere.
The MX-E20 is the company’s entry-level product. This system includes a 1.4 GHz Intel Celeron dual-core processor, 4GB of RAM and two independent gigabit PoE camera ports. The company said this system is ideal for companies that are interested in transitioning from smart-camera applications to an embedded vision system.
The MX-E40 offers a somewhat more powerful 2.2 GHz dual-core Celeron processor and gives you the option of two of four independent gigabit PoE camera ports. The MX-E40 is also housed in a rugged case designed for long-term use.
For larger installations that require higher resolution imaging and demand faster performance, Datalogic’s MX-E80 offers an Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of memory. The MX-E80 is available with two or four gigabit PoE camera ports.
| Header Cell - Column 0 | MX-E20 | MX-E40 | MX-E80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel® Celeron 1047UE 1.4 Ghz – dual core | Intel® Celeron 1020E 2.2 Ghz – dual core | Intel® Core i7 3615QE 2.3 Ghz – quad core |
| System memory | 4 GB DDR3 RAM | 4 GB DDR3 RAM | 8 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 60 GB SATA SSD (MLC) | 60 GB SATA SSD (MLC) | 128 GB SATA SSD (MLC) |
| Graphics | Intel® HD 3000 (1920x1200 resolution) - DVI | Intel® HD 3000 (1920x1200 resolution) - DVI | Intel® HD 3000 (1920x1200 resolution) - DVI |
| Camera imager limit | 2Mpix or lower | None | None |
| Network interface | 2x LAN ports - 10/100/1000 Mbps Base-T | 2x LAN ports - 10/100/1000 Mbps Base-T | 2x LAN ports - 10/100/1000 Mbps Base-T |
| Serial communications | 1x RS-232 serial port | 1x RS-232 serial port | 1x RS-232 serial port |
| Keyboard/mouse | 4x USB3.0 ports | 4x USB3.0 ports | 4x USB3.0 ports |
| Comm connectivity | Supports Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP and OPC | Supports Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP and OPC | Supports Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP and OPC |
| Operating system | Windows Embedded Standard 7 | Windows Embedded Standard 7 | Windows Embedded Standard 7 |
| Supply voltage | 24 VDC +/- 25% | 24 VDC +/- 25% | 24 VDC +/- 25% |
| Nominal current draw | 5.5 A @ 24 VDC | 5.5 A @ 24 VDC | 5.5 A @ 24 VDC |
| Dimensions | 270 (H) x 130 (W) x 255 (D) mm - 10.6 (H) x 5.1 (W) x 10 (D) in. | 270 (H) x 130 (W) x 255 (D) mm - 10.6 (H) x 5.1 (W) x 10 (D) in. | 270 (H) x 130 (W) x 255 (D) mm - 10.6 (H) x 5.1 (W) x 10 (D) in. |
| Weight | 2050 g | 2050 g | 2050 g |
| Housing | Galvanized plate - plastic | Galvanized plate - plastic | Galvanized plate - plastic |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 55° C - 32 to 131° F | 0 to 55° C - 32 to 131° F | 0 to 55° C - 32 to 131° F |
| Operating humidity | 10 to 90% (non-condensing) | 10 to 90% (non-condensing) | 10 to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Mechanical protection | IP20 | IP20 | IP20 |
| Certifications (safety compliance) | CE, c-UL-us | CE, c-UL-us | CE, c-UL-us |
Datalogic is also offering an array of camera options that pair with the company’s MX-E vision processors. The company offers the models of E-camera, which support varying resolutions and framerates. The E-cameras are compact and designed to fit into tight spaces. The M-cameras offer significantly more options. The company has 18 different areascan cameras that interface with PoE, and additional 16 camera models that don’t. Each one offers a different resolution, shutter speed, frame rate and imager. There are also four different linescan cameras to choose from.
| E100 SERIES Cameras | |
|---|---|
| Camera, E101, Gig-E, 659 x 480, 300 FPS, Grayscale, 1/4" CMOS | 959933022 |
| Camera, E101C, Gig-E, 659 x 480, 300 FPS, Color, 1/4" CMOS | 959933023 |
| Camera, E151, Gig-E, 1280 x 1024, 75 FPS, Grayscale, 1/2" CMOS | 959933024 |
| Camera, E151C, Gig-E, 1280 x 1024, 75 FPS, Color, 1/2" CMOS | 959933025 |
| Camera, E181, Gig-E, 1920 x 1200, 48 FPS, Grayscale, 2/3" CMOS | 959933026 |
| Camera, E181C, Gig-E, 1920 x 1200, 48 FPS, Color, 2/3" CMOS | 959933027 |
| Camera, E198, Gig-E, 2590 x 2048, 20 FPS, Grayscale, 1" CMOS | 959933028 |
| Camera, E198C, Gig-E, 2590 x 2048, 20 FPS, Color, 1" CMOS | 959933029 |
| M-Cameras | |
|---|---|
| Camera, M100, Gig-E, 659 x 494, 100 FPS, Grayscale, 1/4" CCD | 601-0351 |
| Camera, M100C, Gig-E, 659 x 494, 100 FPS, Color, 1/4" CCD | 601-0378 |
| Camera, M110, Gig-E, 659 x 494, 90 FPS, Grayscale, 1/3" CCD | 601-0423 |
| Camera, M110C, Gig-E, 659 x 494, 90 FPS, Color, 1/3" CCD | 601-0424 |
| Camera, M115, Gig-E, 659 x 494, 100 FPS, Grayscale, 1/2" CCD | 601-0450 |
| Camera, M115C, Gig-E,659 x 494, 100 FPS, Color, 1/2" CCD | 601-0451 |
| Camera, M125, Gig-E, 782 x 582, 75 FPS, Grayscale, 1/2" CCD | 601-0452 |
| Camera, M125C, Gig-E, 782 x 582, 75 FPS, Color, 1/2" CCD | 601-0453 |
| Camera, M150, Gig-E, 1296 x 966, 30 FPS, Grayscale, 1/3" CCD | 601-0352 |
| Camera, M150C, Gig-E, 1296 x 966, 30 FPS, Color, 1/3" CCD | 601-0379 |
| Camera, M180, Gig-E, 1628 x 1236, 20 FPS, Grayscale, 1/1.8" CCD | 601-0357 |
| Camera, M180C, Gig-E, 1628 x 1236, 20 FPS, Color, 1/1.8" CCD | 601-0384 |
| Camera, M190, Gig-E, 2048 x 1088, 50 FPS, Grayscale, 2/3" CMOS | 601-0454 |
| Camera, M190C, Gig-E, 2048 x 1088, 50 FPS, Color, 2/3" CMOS | 601-0455 |
| Camera, M195, Gig-E, 2048 x 2048, 25 FPS, Grayscale, 1" CMOS | 601-0456 |
| Camera, M195C, Gig-E, 2048 x 2048, 25 FPS, Color, 1" CMOS | 601-0457 |
| Camera, M197, Gig-E, 2592 x 1944, 14 FPS, Grayscale, 1/2.5" CMOS | 959931010 |
| Camera, M197C, Gig-E, 2592x1944, 14 FPS, Color, 1/2.5" CMOS | 959931011 |
| Camera, M200, Gig-E, 659 x 494, 70 FPS, Grayscale, 1/3" CCD | 601-0358 |
| Camera, M200C, Gig-E, 659 x 494, 70 FPS, Color, 1/3" CCD | 601-0385 |
| Camera, M202, Gig-E, 659 x 494, 79 FPS, Grayscale, 1/2" CCD | 601-0359 |
| Camera, M202C, Gig-E, 659 x 494, 79 FPS, Color, 1/2" CCD | 601-0386 |
| Camera, M250, Gig-E, 1296 x 966, 32 FPS, Grayscale, 1/3" CCD | 601-0362 |
| Camera, M250C, Gig-E, 1296 x 966, 32 FPS, Color, 1/3" CCD | 601-0389 |
| Camera, M295, Gig-E, 1628 x 1236, 28 FPS, Grayscale, 1/1.8" CCD | 601-0420 |
| Camera, M295C, Gig-E, 1628 x 1236, 28 FPS, Color, 1/1.8" CCD | 601-0421 |
| Camera, M300, Gig-E, 648 x 488, 210 FPS, Grayscale, 1/3" CCD | 601-0354 |
| Camera, M300C, Gig-E, 648 x 488, 210 FPS, Color, 1/3" CCD | 601-0381 |
| Camera, M330, Gig-E, 1004 x 1004, 60 FPS, Grayscale, 2/3" CCD | 601-0364 |
| Camera, M330C, Gig-E, 1004 x 1004, 60 FPS, Color, 2/3" CCD | 601-0391 |
| Camera, M350, Gig-E, 1608 x 1208, 35 FPS, Grayscale, 1" CCD | 601-0365 |
| Camera, M350C, Gig-E, 1608 x 1208, 35 FPS, Color, 1" CCD | 601-0392 |
| Camera, M390, Gig-E, 2448 x 2050 (5MP), 17 FPS, Grayscale, 2/3" CCD | 601-0355 |
| Camera, M390C, Gig-E, 2448 x 2050 (5MP), 17 FPS, Color, 2/3" CCD | 601-0382 |
| Camera, M565, Gig-E, 2048 Linescan, 51KHz, Grayscale | 959931002 |
| Camera, M570, Gig-E, 4096 Linescan, 26KHz, Grayscale | 959931003 |
| Camera, M575, Gig-E, 6144 Linescan, 17KHz, Grayscale | 959933020 |
| Camera, M580, Gig-E, 8192 Linescan, 12KHz, Grayscale | 95993302 |
In other words, Datalogic should be able to provide a camera solution for every conceivable installation. The company said that ME-E vision processors can be used for “robot and laser guidance, electronic component and PCB inspection, automotive part and component verification, and packaging quality check.”
Datalogic’s MX-E series is powered by the company’s Impact human machine interface (HMI) software suite. Impact allows you to create your own interfaces and inspection programs that suit your specific needs. The software consists of two components: Vision Program Manager (VPM) and Control Panel Manager (CPM). VPM is used for image processing and analysis. The company said it includes hundreds of different functions, such as image enhancement, object measurement and even the ability to read and decipher text and barcodes. CPM lets you make “on-the-fly adjustments to critical machine controls.” An SDK is included with the package that includes everything you need to start building HMI tools that work with Datalogic vision devices.
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